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Operations Supervisor

@ Government of Newfoundland and Labrador - Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Port Hope Simpson, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Overview

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is hiring a temporary Operations Supervisor in Port Hope Simpson to plan, organize and supervise road maintenance and construction crews and equipment during the seasonal snow and ice control period. The role also covers daily activity cards, work schedules, payroll review and public inquiries, with after-duty call-outs requiring a response within 30 minutes. Pay is $54,186 to $70,422 per year, 40 hours per week, with Labrador benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize and supervise road maintenance and construction crews and equipment
  • Prepare daily activity cards, work schedules and review payroll documentation
  • Assist in planning new maintenance projects and prepare activity reports
  • Respond to public enquiries and emergency calls about road conditions

Requirements summary:

  • Experience in winter road maintenance and construction work
  • Supervisory experience
  • High school graduation or equivalency
  • Valid Class 05 licence and satisfactory driver's abstract
  • Report within one half hour of after-duty call

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Source and dates

Source type not verified · nlgov

Employer posting date
2026-10-30
First seen by our source
2026-10-30
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentConstruction trades
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
SeasonalYes
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingOutdoors, Vehicle, Construction site
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsDriver's abstract
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedHome office allowance

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Job description

Operations Supervisor

TI.26.27.0770

Posted Date: October 30, 2026

Closing November 11, 2026

Employment Type: 1 Temporary

Division: Road Operations Division - Labrador Region

Department: Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Position Group: Management

Location: Port Hope Simpson (Airstrip)

Salary: $54,186- $70,422 per annum (HL- 14), 40 hours per week

Allowances:

Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat

Benefits: Onboarding

Position Details

Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Reporting to the Superintendent of Operations, the Operations Supervisor is responsible for safe planning, organizing, implementing and supervising employees and equipment involved in a variety of roads maintenance and construction activities and applying modern techniques in road construction and maintenance in a seasonal snow and ice control period under a planned management system within the department; assists in planning new maintenance projects and prepares activity reports; administrative duties including daily activity cards, preparing work schedules and reviewing payroll documentation; responding to public enquires and providing information to the public and other interested parties with respect to conditions and emergency calls; performs other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

  1. Experience in winter road maintenance and construction work
  2. Graduation from high school. Educational equivalencies will be considered
  3. Supervisory experience
  4. Clearly demonstrate the ability to report within one half hour of notification of after-duty call

Assessment Criteria

  1. Knowledge of winter road maintenance and construction work
  2. Knowledge of the safety regulations related to the operations of winter road maintenance and construction work
  3. Ability to make decisions and solve problems
  4. Ability to manage time and tasks
  5. Ability to motivate and lead others
  6. Ability to work independently
  7. Professionalism

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

  1. Valid Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Class 05 license
  2. Recent and satisfactory Driver's Abstract

Conditions of Acceptance

  1. Report within one half hour of notification of after-duty call

Information for Applicants

This opportunity is until April 27, 2027, unless otherwise notified.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Corey Bussey, Superintendent of Highway Operations (A), at 709-896-7840 or [email protected]

  • The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
  • Accommodations and alternate assessment formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting [email protected], 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.
  • We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process with a focus on removing barriers. For common potential accommodations and adjustments during the recruitment process, click here. Accommodation information will be kept confidential.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
  • It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
  • Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.
  • Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
  • This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

How to Apply

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